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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.25, 1,490.97 and 555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.25, 1,490.97 and 555.44 is: 832.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.25 : 1,490.97 = 555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.25/1,490.97 = 555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.25x = 1,490.97 × 555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.25x = 828,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,144.38/994.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.93

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